Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) FCF Margin %: 18.58% (As of Sep. 2025) — 20% Below Median


NAI:CTUM Centum Investment Co Ltd NAI:CTUM
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Price KES14.45
GF Value KES2.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Centum Investment Co FCF Margin %?

Centum Investment Co NAI:CTUM +1.40% 34 FCF Margin % is 18.58% as of Sep. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 23.19. GuruFocus rates NAI:CTUM with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of KES2.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Capital Markets companies, Centum Investment Co ranks better than 52.84% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Centum Investment Co's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was KES335 Mil. Centum Investment Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was KES1,803 Mil. Therefore, Centum Investment Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 18.58%.

As of today, Centum Investment Co's current FCF Yield % is 1.64%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Centum Investment Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

NAI:CTUM' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.16   Med: 23.19   Max: 133.44
Current: 3.14


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Centum Investment Co was 133.44%. The lowest was -22.16%. And the median was 23.19%.

NAI:CTUM's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
52.84% of 774 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.225 vs NAI:CTUM: 3.14


Centum Investment Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Centum Investment Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centum Investment Co's FCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Centum Investment Co FCF Margin % Chart

Centum Investment Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 53.31 53.23 31.46 30.62 6.93

Centum Investment Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 123.63 -50.24 36.82 -5.50 18.58

NAI:CTUM vs MS, GS, SCHW: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Centum Investment Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Centum Investment Co FCF Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Centum Investment Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Centum Investment Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Centum Investment Co FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Centum Investment Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=381.71/5507.601
=6.93 %

Centum Investment Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=335/1802.971
=18.58 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 18.58% mean?
Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) has a FCF Margin % of 18.58% as of Sep. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Centum Investment Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 23.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Centum Investment Co ranks #365 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Centum Investment Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Centum Investment Co's current FCF Margin % of 18.58% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 23.19. The Capital Markets industry median FCF Margin % is 1.23. Centum Investment Co's value of 18.58% is 1416.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centum Investment Co ranks #365 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Centum Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centum Investment Co's FCF Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Centum Investment Co ranks #365 out of 774 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Centum Investment Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.23. Centum Investment Co's value of 18.58% is 1416.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.19 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Centum Investment Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median FCF Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 1.23, based on 774 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centum Investment Co's current FCF Margin % of 18.58% is 1416.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Centum Investment Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centum Investment Co's current FCF Margin % is 18.58%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 23.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centum Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES2.64, compared to a current price of KES14.45 — trading 447.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 18.58%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 23.19 and 1416.7% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.23. Centum Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM), the current FCF Margin % is 18.58% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES14.45 is trading 447.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.64. GuruFocus considers Centum Investment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CTUM:

  • FCF Margin %: 18.58% (20% below median its 10-year median of 23.19)
  • GF Value™: KES2.64 vs. price of KES14.45 (447.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1416.7% above the Capital Markets median (#365 of 774)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CTUM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Centum Investment Co Business Description

Address Limuru Road, Two Rivers Office Towers, P.O. Box 10518, 9th Floor, South Tower, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Centum Investment Co Ltd is an investment company that provides access to a portfolio of inaccessible, quality, diversified investments to investors. Its objective is to consistently generate market-beating returns by building extraordinary enterprises throughout Africa. The company's operating segment include Private Equity; Real Estate and Marketable securities. The Private Equity segment includes publishing, financial services, and utility companies as well as also responsible for managing Development Portfolio. The Marketable securities segment includes dividend and interest income, real estate sales and proceeds from exits in the private equity and marketable securities portfolios and the Real Estate segment includes developments in East Africa.
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